Meaning & use
cognizance
Awareness or knowledge of something, especially as a basis for taking action.
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The committee took cognizance of the new evidence before reaching its decision.
He acted with full cognizance of the risks involved in the investment.
A note on using this word
Formal, often used in legal or official contexts; "take cognizance of" means to officially notice or consider something.
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